valentine fudge cookies and sauce

Ok so this recipe is from my dear institute teacher's blog- ARLENE and knowing her and her...her everything- you know, those amazing homemaking skillzzzz- I am sure this recipe is just amazing.

Arlene: This year I've made fudge and used my heart shape cookie cutter. Easier than sugar cookies.

I know there are several variations on this recipe. This is my favorite.
The recipe card is rumpled and stained.
Proof positive that it is the favorite.
We call it "Pats' A LOT fudge"
Because it makes A LOT.
And Pat is the friend that shared it with me.

PAT'S A LOT FUDGE

In pot mix:
4 1/2 cups sugar
1 cube butter
1 large can canned milk
Slowly bring to a boil.
Stir occasionally.
While that is coming to a boil.
In large mixing bowl mix:
12 ounces chocolate chips (2 cups)
8 oz Hershey candy bar (with almonds is my choice)
.....my recipe says 8 oz...that tells you how long I have had it, I think they are now 7 ounces so use the 7 or buy two and use 8 and eat the rest.....
7 oz marshmallow creme
...I am not sure they are 7 oz any longer either..doesn't matter.

When sugar mixture comes to a full boil..stir and cook FIVE minutes.
Pour this hot sugar mixture over the chocolate chips - marshmallow cream - candy bar mix in the bowl.
Stir until completely mixed/melted together.
Pour into a 9x13 baking pan sprayed with cooking spray.
Drop chocolate chips on top and just barely tap them down and about into the fudge.
Cool and cut.
Eat.
Eat.
Eat.
You can make this into Rocky Road Fudge by first putting FROZEN miniature marshmallows in the baking pan and pouring the fudge mixture over the top. DON'T stir or marshmallows will melt.
Just pour over and leave alone until set.

I've flattened a mini-loaf liner and put in cellophane for gift giving.

ALSO....
this recipe makes a delicious hot fudge topping.
Just make the fudge and then when time for the topping - stir in milk or cream or canned milk and remelt on low heat to the desired consistency.

Here is the recipe without all the chatter.

Fudge
In pot mix 4 1/2 cups sugar
1 cube butter
1 large can canned milk
Slowly bring to a boil.
Stir occasionally.
While that is coming to a boil.
In large mixing bowl mix:
12 ounces chocolate chips (2 cups)
8 oz Hershey candy bar (with almonds is my choice)
7 oz marshmallow creme
When sugar mixture comes to a full boil..stir and cook FIVE minutes.
Pour this hot sugar mixture over the chocolate chips - marshmallow cream - candy bar mix in the bowl.
Stir until completely mixed/melted together.
Pour into a 9x13 baking pan sprayed with cooking spray.
Drop chocolate chips on top and just barely tap them down and about into the fudge.
Cool and cut.